Bringing together the entrepreneurial ecosystem
I-Connect @ ISB is a flagship networking event by I-Venture @ ISB that brings together various stakeholders in the startup ecosystem to facilitate networking and synergistic conversations amongst students, entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, industry leaders, government and investors.
I-Connect @ ISB | 4th Edition
3000+
Attendees


60+
Speakers
#1
Hyderabad
Powered by Kalaari Capital and Endiya Partners
#2
Mohali
Powered by DBS Bank
#3
Hyderabad
Celebrated 1 year at I-Venture @ ISB
#4
Bengaluru
In collaboration with PIEDS, BITS Pilani
Speaker Lineup
Harkesh
Mittal

Former Advisor
DST, Govt of India
Dr Tapan
Sahoo

ED, Digital Enterprise
Maruti Suzuki India Limited
Panneerselvam
Madanagopal

CEO, Meity Startup Hub
GoI
VK
Siddharth

Director – Product Line
Ather Energy
Midhula
Devabhaktuni

Co-Founder, CMO
Mivi
Sita
Pallacholla

CEO
WE HUB, Govt of Telangana
Dr Rajeev
Sharma

Vice President
TATA 1mg
Chandralika
Hazarika

Founder & MD
Bigthinx
Prasad
Kondisetti

Vice President
Global Delivery Leader
CitiusTech
Aishwarya
Malhi

Co-Founder
Rebalance
Sujith
Jagirdar

CEO
T-HUB
Navjot
Kaur

Director
Eqip Capital
Ramesh
Loganathan

COO
CIE – IIIT Hyderabad
Sivia
Goyal

Founder, CEO
LyfeLynk
Tarun
Mor

Founder
CoKarma – Coworking space
Amit
Mehra

Partner
Borderless Capital
Prashanth
Swaminathan

Venture Partner
Woodstock Fund
Deepak
Goyal

Co-Founder
Crewsphere, ICP India
Vedang
Vatsa

Founder
#Web3
Ashish
Kumar

Co-Founder & GP
Fundamentum
Prof Bhagwan
Chowdhry

Faculty Director
I-Venture@ISB
Dr. Tanaya
Narendra

Dr. Cuterus
Influencer
Saumya
Kumar

Director, I-Venture@ISB
CEO, DLabs
Peeyush
Kaushik

Vice President, Philips Healthcare Innovation Center
Venkata Sasidhar
Manda

Founder
Urvogelbio
Sanjay
Shah

COO
Wadhwani foundation
Madhurya
Rachupalli

Product Lead
Tide
Parikshit
N Bhavsar

AVP – Life Sciences Consulting, Citius Tech
Toshan
singh

VP, Global Head , Strategic Sales and Marketing
Rainbow Childrens Hospital
Dr Ambuj
Chaturvedi

Director – Professional Education, Johnson & Johnson Medtech India
RamaKrishnan
Venkataraman

Director
Dassault Systems
Satyajeet
Kelkar

Industry 4.0
Evangelist
Suresh Krishna
Bandi

AVP
I-Venture@ISB
Capri
Jalota

COO
AIG Hospitals
Saurabh
Jha

Vice President
CitiusTech
Atin
Tomar

Founder & CEO
Yapan Bio
Anurag
Bhatnagar

Chief Institutional Business Officer Medibuddy
Dr Nita
Sachan

Venture Partner
Silverneedle Ventures
Swati
Desai

Founder
2Meditate
A destination for deliberating and deep-diving
The 5th Edition of I-Connect @ ISB promises to be bigger and better, bringing together the most influential voices in the startup ecosystem.

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Find Your Perfect Co-Founder: Connect, Match, Build!
What happens in Co-Founder Matching?
🚀 Looking for the potential founder/co-founder to bring your vision to life? Whether you’re a founder seeking a co-founder and vice-versa, or you have an idea and are still looking for a suitable partner with the fitting skillset, or looking for an idea to invest your skills as a co-founder, join our Co-Founder Matchmaking event to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, share ideas, and find the right partner to build the next big thing.
Don’t miss this chance to grow your startup dream! 💡🤝
Agenda
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Registration and Networking
10:00 am - 10:15 am
Inaugural Ceremony and Welcome Note
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Introduction to I-Venture @ ISB
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Panel Discussion
Navigating India’s Startup Policy Landscape - Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions
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11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Hi Tea & Networking
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Panel Discussion
The Overcrowded Incubator Ecosystem - Where Everyone’s a Mentor and Every Coffee Shop is a Boardroom
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Networking Lunch
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Panel Discussion
Innovating with Blockchain: Startups Shaping Tomorrow
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Panel Discussion
Why should boys have all the funds? - Understanding
the Investment Landscape for Women Entrepreneurs in India
4:00 am - 4:15 pm
Hi Tea & Networking
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Fireside Chat
Industry 4.0: Driving Excellence towards an Autonomous Future
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5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Fireside Chat
The Product Hustle: Taking Products to Market
6:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Closing Remark and Way Forward
6:30 pm onwards
Hi Tea & Networking

10:00 am - 10:30 am
Registration and Networking
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Welcome and Keynote Address
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Panel Discussion: Revolutionizing Early Detection - The Role of AI and IoT in Next-Gen Diagnostic Devices
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Startup Showcase
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Fireside Chat with Dr. Cuterus: Women's Sexual Health Transcends Pads, Periods, and Patriarchy
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Networking Lunch
2:10 pm - 3:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Bridging the Gap: Building Sustainable Healthcare Infrastructure in Tier 2 & 3 Cities
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Startup Showcase
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Announcement of HackFest 2025 Winners
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Tech Meets Care: How Unicorns are Transforming Healthcare
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Startup Showcase
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Closing Remarks by CitiusTech and I-Venture @ ISB
6:00 pm Onwards
Hi Tea & Networking
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